Nutrition Counselor (Female)

Job Location:
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: as per HMLO Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: Nutrition Counselor (Female)/006
No. Of Jobs: 6
City: Baghlan, Kanadahar,Kunuz
Organization: Human Management & Leadership Organization (HMLO)
Years of Experience: 1
Contract Duration: 7 Months
Gender: Female
Education: • Education: Diploma or Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field. Training in Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) is preferred. • Experience: At least 1 years of experience in nutrition counseling or related roles, prefer
Close date: 2024-12-02
About Human Management & Leadership Organization (HMLO):
Human Management and Leadership Organization (HMLO) is a national, non-governmental, and non-profit civil society organization established in December 2020 under the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. Headquartered in Kabul, HMLO aims to empower Afghanistan’s war-affected communities by providing quality social services to the most marginalized groups. Founded by a group of compassionate nationalists, the organization envisions a society enriched with civility, tolerance, and respect for rights. Initially engaging in voluntary efforts, HMLO evolved into a structured entity conducting impactful interventions in education, health, women and youth empowerment, governance, emergency response, and human rights. Its initiatives prioritize capacity building and service delivery, ensuring local involvement at the grassroots level. With partnerships with USAID, WHO, UN-WOMEN, and various Afghan ministries, HMLO continues to address the needs of poverty-stricken communities while fostering peace, development, and inclusivity across Afghan society.
Job Description:
The project provides essential healthcare services to returnee populations in Kandahar through Mobile Health Teams (MHTs). A key component of this initiative is addressing malnutrition among vulnerable populations, particularly women and children. The Nutrition Counselor will play a crucial role in promoting proper nutrition practices, managing malnutrition cases, and improving overall dietary behaviors in the community.
2. Job Purpose
To provide nutritional counseling and support, manage cases of malnutrition, and educate the community on proper dietary practices to reduce the prevalence of malnutrition and associated health risks among returnee populations.
Job Requirements:
. Key Responsibilities and Duties
Nutrition Counseling and Support * Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for women, children, and families on proper nutrition, breastfeeding, and complementary feeding practices.

Screen for malnutrition in children under five and pregnant and lactating women using MUAC and weight-for-height assessments.

Provide dietary advice and therapeutic feeding plans for malnourished individuals as per established guidelines.

Community-Based Nutrition Education * Conduct community awareness sessions on the importance of balanced diets, food diversity, and hygiene practices.

Promote exclusive breastfeeding for infants under six months and continued breastfeeding up to two years with appropriate complementary feeding.

Management of Malnutrition Cases * Identify and manage moderate and severe acute malnutrition cases, referring severe cases with complications to specialized health facilities.

Support the distribution of therapeutic or supplementary foods to eligible beneficiaries and monitor their usage.

Collaboration and Teamwork * Collaborate with MHT team members, including physicians, nurses, and midwives, to deliver integrated healthcare services.

Provide technical support to community health workers on nutrition-related topics.

Documentation and Reporting * Maintain accurate records of nutrition screening, counseling, and distribution activities.

Submit regular reports on the number of beneficiaries reached, malnutrition cases identified, and services provided.

4. Qualifications and Experience

Education: Diploma or Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field. Training in Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) is preferred.

Experience: At least 1 years of experience in nutrition counseling or related roles, preferably in community-based or mobile health programs.

Skills:

Strong counseling and interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge of nutrition assessment tools (e.g., MUAC, weight-for-height).

Familiarity with MoPH and WHO nutrition guidelines.

Languages: Fluency in Pashto and Dari; basic English knowledge is an asset.

5. Personal Attributes

Empathetic and patient-centered approach.

Strong commitment to improving the health and nutrition of vulnerable populations.

Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse environments.

6. Key Deliverables * Screen and counsel at least X individuals monthly for nutritional issues.

Conduct X community awareness sessions on proper nutrition practices.

Ensure accurate documentation of all nutrition-related activities and timely submission of reports.

7. Work Conditions

The position is field-based, requiring frequent travel to remote areas in Kandahar.

Adaptability to challenging work conditions and irregular working hours is necessary.

8. Contract Terms

Duration: 7 months (with potential extension based on performance and funding).

Compensation: As per organizational salary scale and experience.

Human Management & Leadership Organization (HMLO)